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LK51 JYZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 JYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 97,824 miles

Offside side repeater light output slightly reduced

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,052 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,373 miles

EML ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 15 years old

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,181 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler pipe clip missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 15 years old

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,959 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2019 77,076 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 77,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 76,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 71,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 70,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 67,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,037 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,646 miles

rear box exhaust clamp fractured and loose,no gas leak from joint.

Fail 5 May 2011 64,646 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear box exhaust clamp fractured and loose,no gas leak from joint.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,635 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LK51 JYZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK51 JYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK51 JYZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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